Full-Time Senior Estimator - Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend is hiring a remote Full-Time Senior Estimator - Data Center Construction. The career level for this job opening is Experienced and is accepting Portland, OR based applicants remotely. Read complete job description before applying.

Turner & Townsend

Job Title

Senior Estimator - Data Center Construction

Posted

Career Level

Full-Time

Career Level

Experienced

Locations Accepted

Portland, OR

Salary

YEAR $120000 - $150000

Job Details

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join our growing Data Center team in support of a major hyperscale data center construction program.

The position offers a flexible hybrid schedule, allowing for remote work with some in-office and/or onsite collaboration expected.

Responsibilities
  • Lead and support preconstruction budget development, including pricing revisions through GMP.
  • Collaborate with the preconstruction team to develop and refine estimates for hyperscale data center projects.
  • Present estimates and cost plans to client stakeholders.
  • Develop and manage cost plans and estimates from concept through detailed design across multiple geographic regions.
  • Deliver and present updated cost plans at key design milestones.
  • Provide program-level estimates for specific scopes of work and support value engineering efforts.
  • Lead value engineering exercises to identify cost-saving opportunities.
  • Review and analyze design changes, new technologies, and construction methods to assess cost impacts.
  • Collaborate with design, procurement, and construction teams to ensure alignment between scope, budget, and schedule.
  • Coordinate and manage estimating efforts with internal teams and external consultants/vendors.
  • Support junior estimating staff, providing guidance on best practices and tools.
  • Analyze historical cost data and contribute to the development of benchmarking and cost model trends.
  • Evaluate cost-effectiveness of alternative materials, systems, and construction methods.
  • Support training initiatives for internal and client-side estimating teams on tools, templates, and methodologies.
  • Assist in preparing executive-level presentations for the client’s preconstruction and estimating leadership.
  • Deliver life cycle cost models and support total cost of ownership analysis.
  • Participate in risk assessments and contingency planning related to cost and scope changes.
  • SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role and must be adhered to where applicable.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related field.
  • 5–10 years of relevant experience in construction cost management, estimating, or preconstruction roles.
  • Proven experience delivering conceptual and detailed estimates for large-scale construction projects.
  • Strong background in value engineering, cost analysis, and benchmarking.
  • Experience working on mission-critical or data center projects is highly desirable.
  • Familiarity with industry-standard estimating tools such as Bluebeam, CostX, RSMeans, or similar platforms.
  • Solid understanding of construction methods, materials, and market pricing trends.
  • Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
  • Experience collaborating with design, procurement, and construction teams.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple estimates and deadlines in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.
  • Knowledge of life cycle costing, total cost of ownership, and sustainability considerations in estimating is a plus.

FAQs

What is the last date for applying to the job?

The deadline to apply for Full-Time Senior Estimator - Data Center Construction at Turner & Townsend is 11th of December 2025 . We consider jobs older than one month to have expired.

Which countries are accepted for this remote job?

This job accepts [ Portland, OR ] applicants. .

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